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Description:
Arrowsmith, A., Nouvel Atlas Universel-Portatif de Geographie Ancienne & Moderne. Paris: Hyacinthe Langlois, 1813. Atlas book of varying geographical locations, including single-page, double-page, and foldout maps, the majority of which are colored, rebound in 20th century crimson cloth and gilt-lettered on spine, 13 1/2 x 10 1/4 in.
Estimate $50-100
Bound in a 20th century red cloth library binding. Internally, there is moisture staining at the upper third of the pages at the binding and some minor foxing. A few repaired short tears. There is no mold.
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